Facial and lip sores from lanreotide injections for NETs?
NET monthly Samotuline Depot injections seem to cause increasing sores on face and around exterior lips. Help!
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I have sores and use Nivea lipcare and lipcare with calendula ( from Europe).
I also noticed hairloss, that I have not seen in the side effects..
Pavina60: thank you for your response and helpful suggestions.
Yes, hair loss has been significant… all over body. I wear a wig daily and found wearing it boosts my self-esteem and attitude.
My current challenge with facial/lip/nose sores are painful & I m anxious to try your remedy’s. Thank you for caring about me.
@dbamos1945 - how long after Lanreotide ( how many injections?) you noticed hairloss? I had my third on May 8 and hair is falling off like crazy... 🙁
Pavina60: Hi I hope you are having a good day! I received my 6th shot in May. I use a large tooth comb and have a handful of hair morning and evening. I noticed an increase about 4 months ago. I no longer have hair on my legs and arms, and have sparse eyelashes, but my eyebrows remain about the same. I’m grateful I don’t mind wearing my wigs. I am 79 next week and don’t know if my age plays a part.
dbamos1945- I still have some hair... Before my surgery on Feb.1st I had a very short haircut to make it easier to take care of it. My hair used to be very coarse and lots of it, now not so much. I am 62 yo, have not gotten a wig yet, but that time is probably coming.. At least I am still alive - hair or no hair! ( my pNet was huge 20 cm, plus I had endometrial cancer. Had 9hr surgery for both) Hugs!🦓💜